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tftpd32 for Windows QuickStart
Tony Fortunato, Sr Network SpecialistPeter Ciuffreda, Network Technician
The Technology Firm
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What is tftpd32?
tftpd32 is;
• Go get it at http://tftpd32.jounin.net
• Portable application that you can carry around on a portable storage media
• From website
• Tftpd32 includes DHCP, TFTP, DNS, SNTP and Syslog servers as well as a TFTP client.
• The TFTP client and server are fully compatible with TFTP option support (tsize, blocksize and timeout), which allow the maximum performance when transferring the data.
• Some extended features such as directory facility, security tuning, interface filtering; progress bars and early acknowledgments enhance usefulness and throughput of the TFTP protocol for both client and server.
• The included DHCP server provides unlimited automatic or static IP address assignment.
• Tftpd32 is also provided as a Windows service.
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Why use tftpd32?
tftpd32 can be used for the following tasks;• Upgrading software on tftp devices (routers, switches)• When you need a tftp client to test tftp transfers• Environments where you need a dhcp server • Basic DNS testing• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) time server testing
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Getting to Know tftpd32
• tftpd32 is a straight forward to use program which requires basic knowledge to get started.
• The numbered points on the diagram are;
1. Current Directory:
• Referenced when using tftp and PXE
2. Server Interface:
• Important to ensure this is the correct IP address
3. Application Tabs:
• Only enabled services will have a Tab available
4. Settings:
• Used to configure the software( ie, enable services)
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Settings
Base Directory
• This must be a valid directory for tftp/PXE operation
Global Settings
• These are the services that are currently enabled
• Any change to this requires to restart the application
DHCP Options
• Ping Address ….o Some devices or Operating systems
have issues responding to a ping and you may have to disable this option
• Persistant leaseso Many times letting the device keep the
assigned IP address is fine.
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DHCP server
• Will work if your ip is static or DHCP assigned
• Will still assign an IP even if the ip addressing/subnet is incorrect
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• No options were modified from the settings screen
• Used to monitor the current status of any tftp’s
• Current file directory is displayed
tftp Server
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• No options were modified from the settings screen
• Used to monitor the current status of your tftp’s
• Current file directory is displayed
tftp Client
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• Many of you may get an error message when trying to use the SNTP server
• To fix this, simply disable your Windows Time Service
SNTP Server
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Tony Fortunato, Sr Network SpecialistPeter Ciuffreda, Network Technician
The Technology Firm
Thank you
tftpd32 for Windows QuickStart
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